Non-pharmacological therapy, including the administration of substances such as water and lactose, is known as:
a. fluid therapy.
b. nutritional therapy.
c. biofeedback therapy.
d. placebo therapy.
d
It is thought that the administration of non-harmful
substances, such as water, can induce the release of endorphins if the individual believes that the substances can relieve
pain.
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